The main difference between the Retroid Pocket Mini and the RG-405M is power.
The Retroid Pocket Mini plays everything up to PS2 well, while the RG-405M tops out at PSP.
Other differences
- The Retroid Pocket Mini has an AMOLED screen with true blacks; the RG-405M uses an IPS panel.
- The Retroid Pocket Mini runs Android or Linux, the RG-405M runs Android.
- The Retroid Pocket Mini connects to a TV; the RG-405M cannot.
- The Retroid Pocket Mini runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, the RG-405M on the UNISOC Tiger T618.
Which is better
Which fits in a pocket better?
RG-405MThe RG-405M (162 x 73.6 x 15.8 mm, 265 g). The Retroid Pocket Mini is 165.28 x 77.62 x 16.5 - 29.3 mm, 215 g. Neither fits a jeans pocket; think jacket pocket or bag.
Which is better for PS2 games, the Retroid Pocket Mini or the RG-405M?
Retroid Pocket MiniThe Retroid Pocket Mini. It scores 88 out of 100 for PS2 against 50.
Which costs less?
RG-405MThe RG-405M, at about $168 at launch against $189. Prices today vary by store and the used market.
Which is better for GBA games?
Retroid Pocket MiniThe Retroid Pocket Mini. GBA games fill 78% of the Retroid Pocket Mini's screen at 5x with even pixels, against 50% of the RG-405M's screen at 2x.
Which has the bigger battery?
RG-405MThe RG-405M, at 4,500 mAh against 4,000 mAh. That is capacity only: the chips differ, and the heavier the system you play, the faster either one drains.
Side by side
| Retroid Pocket Mini | RG-405M | |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | $189 | $168 |
| Released | Sep 2024 | Mar 2023 |
| Plays well up to | PS2 | PSP |
| Shape | Horizontal | Horizontal |
| Software | Android or Linux | Android |
| Chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 | UNISOC Tiger T618 |
| Memory | 6 GB | 4 GB |
| Screen | 3.7 inch AMOLED 4:3 | 4.0 inch IPS 4:3 |
| Resolution | 1280 x 960 | 640 x 480 |
| Battery | 4,000 mAh | 4,500 mAh |
| Weight | 215 g | 265 g |
| Size | 165.28 x 77.62 x 16.5 - 29.3 mm | 162 x 73.6 x 15.8 mm |
| Analog sticks | Double, symmetrical | Double, asymmetrical |
| Hall effect sticks | Yes | Yes |
| L2 and R2 | Yes, stacked | Yes, side by side |
| Analog triggers | Yes | ? |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Video out | Yes | No |
| Headphone jack | Yes | Yes |
Green marks the better value where one is clearly better. Prices are launch prices.
Emulation
- Retroid Pocket MiniRG-405M
- Game Boy
- NES
- Genesis
- GBA
- SNES
- PS1
- DS
- N64
- Dreamcast
- PSP
- Saturn
- GameCube
- 3DS
- Wii
- PS2
- Switch
- Wii U
- PS3
100 means the system runs at full speed with no known issues.
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